10 video games you may own worth a small fortune
The games were released between 1998 and 2005
With new gaming consoles being released all the time, it is often the case that older ones end up gathering dust along with the games we used to play. Some of the games you may have lying around from older gaming consoles could be worth a small fortune.
Experts at CasionTop3 have gathered the most popular old consoles and games between the fifth and eighth generation. They have filtered by the highest price available for every popular game on a popular UK e-commerce site.
The fifth generation era of video game consoles lasted from about 1993 to 2001, and is also referred to as the 32-bit era, the 64-bit era, and the 3D era. This generation was shaped by three dominant consoles: the Sega Saturn, the Sony PlayStation, and the Nintendo 64.
The experts rank Halo: Combat Evolved (2001) for Xbox One at the top of games being sold for the most money. The online highest selling price for this game is as high as £650. The second game going for an impressive price is the PlayStation 2 edition of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (2004), the online highest selling price is up to £400.
Other PlayStation 2 games included in the top 10 list are Shadow of Colossus (2005). This action-adventure game has been listed for £299 online. Kingdom Hearts, a 2002 action game for PS2 was the fourth video game between the fifth and eight generation being sold for the most money. The game is one of the oldest on the list but has a highest selling price online of £250.
Sega consoles including Sega Saturn and Sega Dreamcast were also part of the huge change for gaming as it experimented with 3D graphics. Virtua fighter 2 released on Sega Saturn in 1994 has a highest selling price online of £247. Sonic is synonymous with Sega and their gaming consoles. The 1998 release of Sonic Adventure has a highest selling price online of £200. Below is a full list:
CasionTop3 experts have provided tips for keeping your games in top condition, they say: "Your old games and consoles could be worth a fortune. To make sure you’re getting the best value out of them, store them in a cool, dry spot away from heat or sunlight.
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"The more you protect them, the more you earn, so use cases and try to keep everything; original packaging, cables, controllers, and even manuals. It can add up to 50% (or more) to their value.
"Regular cleaning with a microfiber cloth (avoid harsh chemicals) and dusting consoles and ports with compressed air will help maintain their condition. Lastly, if you have receipts or promotional materials, hold on to them, as they can prove authenticity and help boost your selling price."
